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The Hon. A. J. Cadman to the Hon. the Ministeb of Mines. (Telegram.) 19th April, 1902. Parapaea : Many thanks for promptitude. Will be obliged if Law Officers could draft Bill for my perusal before leaving. Kindly see that provisions to prevent clashing between iron and gold mining made quite clear. Hon. James McGowan, Wellington. A. J. Cadman. Extract from Note supplied to the Hon. A. J. Cadman by Messrs. Francis and Johnson, Solicitors, London, and forwarded with his Letter of the sth April, 1902. (Original returned with Letter of the 17th April, 1902.) London, 17th December, 1901. Note for Hon. A. J. Gadman. Pakapaea : Mr. Cadman should obtain an official document from the proper authorities to the effect that, on payment of £ as a deposit, forfeitable or otherwise as may be arranged, a lease as per draft attached to such document will be granted to him or to his assigns, be the same a private individual or a corporation. Approximate Cost of Pape)\ —Preparation, not giveu printing ,1,200 copies), £1 ss.

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